To listen visit Goal 17 Media and like and follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Join ACT Theatre Artistic Director John Langs and Goal 17 Co-Founder Greg Mollner for part two of their in-depth conversation about what it takes to bring a play from page to stage. John goes inside some of his biggest successes like Romeo and Juliet and Pass Over, as well as some ambitious undertakings that came up just short. The duo discuss [...]
We know that the future is bright. In this time of uncertainty, art continues to provide a much needed connection for all of us. ACT has been here in Seattle delivering dynamic, engaging and thought-provoking world-class programming to our stage for 55 seasons. People are going out of their way to support our theatre, and we are truly appreciative. And please stay-tuned right here - we’ll make some exciting announcements soon about brand new [...]
A ray of sunshine. And a ukulele. ACT Core Company member Keiko Green sends us her ACTShorts video from Southern California where she is pursuing her MFA in Playwriting from UCSD. What is she missing most about the theatre? “I miss that what we do is exactly what we’re not supposed to do right now, which is share space with people, breathe the same air, sit a little too close… the power [...]
To listen visit Goal 17 Media and like and follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Podcast Show Notes ACT Artistic Director John Langs returns to the ACTNow mic — this time as a guest! Go inside the mind of a director. Join John as he shares his career journey and how he takes a play from page to stage. Catching up with John Langs A Work from Home Q&A What [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of ACTNews! The power of human connection has never been more important. We are grateful for your continued support during this unique time. Thank you to the 180 donors who made a difference during our GiveBig campaign. It means the world to us. ACT will continue to provide entertaining and engaging content online as we find new and creative ways to connect artists and audiences. This week, check in [...]
Meet Amanda Mueller, Costume Shop Manager at ACT Theatre. You see her work when the lights go down at every performance on our stage. Amanda works closely with each show's designer to realize their vision while staying on budget and managing the dressing process from soup to nuts. She also coordinates the look, costuming, make up and hair with the marketing department on photo shoots for campaigns which can be shot months in advance [...]
Go behind the scenes of Chilifinger: The Musical! – the brilliant, twisted new musical co-production of ACT Theatre and 5th Avenue Theater set to debut in 2021. Acclaimed Broadway and West End orchestrator/composer Martin Lowe and award-winning Seattle writer Wayne Rawley join ACT Artistic Director John Langs for an inside look at the new musical based on a true story.
